Why BMW i3 & Tesla S didn’t get picked for Top Safety Pick+ awards
IIHS reports that both the Telsa S and BMW i3 fall short of the highest safety ratings and suggest those who prioritize safety can choose
4.22 Petabytes of Data 2x 2015 Consumption by GM owner especially in Tahoes & Suburbans
The Wi-Fi hotspots in GM vehicles is very popular to the tune of 4.22 Petabytes. Chevrolet owners in the U.S. used 4,220,684 gigabytes (or 4,220
Pioneer updates drivers for CarPlay & App Radio infotainment systems
Pioneer is offering software updates available to many of its CarPlay recievers and infotainment systems. Pioneer’s firmware update (version 1.14) for the current lineup of
Wireless Apple CarPlay now available for after market installations
Alpine’s wireless CarPlay aftermarket receiver/infotainment system, the iLX-107, announced at CES, is now shipping and available through authorized retailers including some online stores where it is
new chip bags promote safe driving with alcohol sensors and free Uber
Big game/super football fans often eat chips and drink alcohol. Tostitos tortilla chips and dips are part of most big football watch parties. These gatherings usually
Cheapest car repairs for Hyundai, most reliable with least check engine lights Toyota & 2012 Honda CR-V
The CarMD Vehicle Health Index ranks the top 10 makes in each category, 100 vehicles with the fewest repair incidents, 100 vehicles with the lowest
Advanced connected car tech, CarPlay, Android Auto, vac & safety in new Honda Odyssey
Honda’s new 2018 Odyssey minivan will have advanced connected car and entertainment features with new Display Audio, CabinWatch, CabinTalk & streaming video with 4G LTE
Self-Driving disengagement reports prove problems, watch out for Uber
Consumer Watchdog has been observing self-driving cars, their reports and testing. The group is concerned that although Uber claims that its self-driving cars are no
VW/Audi/Porsche must buy back, fix &/or compensate 3.0-liter TDI diesels
The Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with Volkswagen for 3.0 Liter diesel VW, Audio and Porsche vehicles that had cheat devices on them. Volkswagen
Gaps and loopholes in state laws are causing road deaths
The alarming two year jump in motor vehicle crash deaths corresponds with a significant decrease in state legislative progress to pass lifesaving safety laws, notes
Mover over shopping carts, wagons, laundry bags & luggage with wheels- Piaggio self-driving Gita will carry your load
Gita (pronounced “jee-ta” and in Italian means a “short trip”) is an autonomous bicycle tire shaped vehicle that extends a person’s load-carrying abilities.Gita is an
Subaru Starlink’s new digital connected car owner’s manual
Subaru will offer digital in-dash guides that give Subaru owners access to owner’s manual information including infotainment and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The Tweddle Group